Data Governance Expert - Microsoft Purview & Cloud Metadata

About the position Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.Location: Newark NJ. (Hybrid 3 days per week)Job Description:We are seeking a senior, hands-on Data Governance Expert with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview Data Governance and strong experience operating in multi-cloud (Azure + AWS) data environments. This role is focused on enterprise-scale data governance implementation and enablement, using Microsoft Purview as the central governance platform while integrating metadata, lineage, and data quality insights across modern data and analytics ecosystems.This is not a policy-only or advisory role and not a Microsoft Purview compliance / M365 security position. The successful candidate will combine hands-on Purview execution with governance program design and stakeholder enablement in a regulated enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, configuration, and operation of Microsoft Purview Data Governance capabilities, including:

Data Map & CatalogScanning (structured, semi-structured, cloud sources)LineageClassifications and glossary

• Implement metadata harvesting from diverse platforms including:

Azure SQL, Oracle, Data Lakes, LakehousesAWS S3 and cloud-native data platformsBI tools and modern analytics pipelines (including Fabric where applicable)

• Develop API-driven automation for metadata ingestion, lineage enrichment, and stewardship workflowsManage Purview roles, permissions, governance rules, and platform standards
• Design and operationalize enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, including:

Ownership and stewardship modelsMetadata standards and certification workflowsRACI structures and governance operating models

• Drive governance adoption across business and technology domainsEstablish and track KPIs such as:

Catalog coverageLineage completenessClassification accuracyData quality and transparency improvements

• Support audit readiness and regulatory evidence using Purview metadata and lineage
• Build and maintain end-to-end lineage across ingestion, transformation, and consumption layersIntegrate metadata and lineage with data quality and profiling tools to surface insights within governance workflowsPartner with data engineering teams to embed:

Metadata contractsLineage standardsGovernance checkpoints into pipelines

• Engage with:

Business data owners and stewardsAnalytics and AI teamsData engineering and platform teams

• Facilitate governance workshops, lineage walkthroughs, and metadata curation sessionsTranslate complex technical concepts into business-friendly narrativesAct as a bridge between data governance, analytics, AI, and engineering

Requirements

• Strong, hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Data Governance, including:

Data Map, Catalog, Scans, Lineage, Classifications, Glossary

• Experience working in Azure and AWS-based data ecosystemsBackground in data engineering, data architecture, or modern analytics platforms with a strong understanding of data flow
• Proven track record implementing enterprise data governance programs from planning through operational execution
• Knowledge of metadata standards, lineage frameworks, and data quality concepts
• Experience in financial services or regulated enterprise environments
• Familiarity with core data domains such as:

Trades and transactionsSecurity master and reference dataPortfolio, risk, or performance analytics

• Ability to map governance requirements to regulatory and audit expectations

Nice-to-haves

• 10–15 years of data governance or data management experience in large enterprises
• Experience with complementary governance or lineage tools such as:

SolidatusCollibraAlationInformatica

• Relevant certifications (preferred, not required):

Microsoft AzureDAMADCAMData Governance or related disciplines

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

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